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Loading... Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead (1967)by Tom Stoppard
"Acclaimed as a modern dramatic masterpiece, Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead is the fabulously inventive tales of Hamlet as told from the worm's eye view of the bewildered Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, two minor characters in Shakespeare's play. . . " This informed my childhood far more than I should really admit. But I am a champion at playing questions, although perhaps not delving. I am looking forward to reading Stoppard's play. The film adaptation of the play is one of my favourite films. The play was equally enjoyable to the film. There are, of course, some slight differences between the two, but the play is an amazing work that employs an nuanced use of the English language. I have not read a play in years and I truly enjoyed spending time with the written play. Well, this was fun. I liked the part with the unicorns! I should probably have saved this for my dimly-planned re-read of Hamlet. For that matter, I should have re-read Hamlet six months ago before I tackled Infinite Jest. Incredibly hilarious and 'meta' look at plays. The titular characters are very witty and their interactions in view of the rest of the play are very interesting to think about. Good fun. no reviews | add a review Was inspired byHas as a student's study guide
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